How the pandemic reinforced the value of agility in the multifamily sector

Change is constant. Business leaders, whether in the multifamily sector or elsewhere, need to understand that and remain agile and adaptable. Continue reading

Lumber prices sawed in half in 2nd pandemic-era plunge

The price of lumber has taken another dramatic downturn, just the latest wild swing for builders in the cost of home construction. Continue reading

AvantStay taps former Lyft executive David Katcher as COO

Katcher worked at ride-hailing service Lyft for the past seven years before joining the short-term rental company, most recently serving as Lyft’s head of global operations. Continue reading

Final days of frenzy as buyers raced to outrun climbing rates in March

Home price growth continued in March as homebuyers snatched up homes ahead of further rate hikes, according to new data Tuesday from the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Case-Shiller. Continue reading

SafeRent discriminated against Black, Hispanic renters often: Suit

The tenant screener violated the Fair Housing Act for years as it doled out disproportionately low risk scores to Black and Hispanic rental applicants with housing vouchers, a new federal lawsuit says. Continue reading

The Real Word on real estate-related reality TV

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss real estate-based reality shows, Google searches for “housing bubble” and NAR spending. Continue reading

Did Realogy land the Anywhere rollout? Experts split on strategy

Six branding experts share their thoughts on Realogy’s rebrand strategy, including its May soft launch and unique domain name, while sharing what the next steps should be. Continue reading

Don’t stay silent! Confront the scourge of Asian hate

Members of the AAPI community are carrying an undue burden in their quest to build financial wealth through homeownership. As members of the real estate community, it is our job to support homeownership for all. Continue reading

You got that big think energy? Here’s how to grow it

We talk a lot about mindset and the importance of thinking big, but is that always the right move? Team leader Adam Hergenrother helps you determine how to think big where and how it really counts. Continue reading